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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998)
Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #28
The menace of the Molten Man! Learn the origin of Spider-Man's strangest new foe!
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1965
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Stan Lee
7,582 books2,363 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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November 13, 2022
So here is my theory: because Steve Ditko was so influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand the Molten Man may very well be a Randian avatar of 'ungrateful society' - 'agoric' burning rage - and poor Spidey just happens to be in the way. So it is funny how valuable this book has become: the black cover shows any small 'knick' along the spine. I have seen this book go for way over guide - and if it is slabbed by CGC you are going to pay lots of 'gold' for it. I wonder what Ayn would think of that.
November 1, 2024
THE MENACE of the MOLTEN MAN!
Sep 1965
In two comic years(?) Peter and Flash graduate and are off to Empire State University.
Plus a guy called Roxton gets metal liquid alloy spilt over him...giving himself super strength.
Plus JJJ starts his smarmy charm offensive with Aunt May.
Sep 1965
In two comic years(?) Peter and Flash graduate and are off to Empire State University.
Plus a guy called Roxton gets metal liquid alloy spilt over him...giving himself super strength.
Plus JJJ starts his smarmy charm offensive with Aunt May.
January 8, 2022
Two things:
First and most important, I'm constantly amazed at how interesting is Peter Parker as a character from the start. I mean, as a life-long fun I always knew that but Stan Lee and Steve Ditko did an amazing job and I feel like they never miss a beat on the development of their protagonist. To be honest, the Parker stories are more interesting that the Spidey stories (sometimes).
Second, I find it funny how in the original run in took Peter 28 issues to graduate high-school and in the most modern incarnations of the character it feels like he's in a constant loop, never growing up. I give the Ultimate Universe an exception because it's an entirely different beast. What I'm saying is we need more "mature" Peter stories like they did in the original comics, enough with high-school.
First and most important, I'm constantly amazed at how interesting is Peter Parker as a character from the start. I mean, as a life-long fun I always knew that but Stan Lee and Steve Ditko did an amazing job and I feel like they never miss a beat on the development of their protagonist. To be honest, the Parker stories are more interesting that the Spidey stories (sometimes).
Second, I find it funny how in the original run in took Peter 28 issues to graduate high-school and in the most modern incarnations of the character it feels like he's in a constant loop, never growing up. I give the Ultimate Universe an exception because it's an entirely different beast. What I'm saying is we need more "mature" Peter stories like they did in the original comics, enough with high-school.
October 11, 2022
Reread for My Marvelous Year Four: 1965 pt1
Read for the premiere of Molten Man, Petey’s high school graduation, and Liz Allen’s hasty departure.
Read for the premiere of Molten Man, Petey’s high school graduation, and Liz Allen’s hasty departure.
August 2, 2025
spider man niezaleznie od czasow jest czytalny na kazdym poziomie
February 19, 2021
ASM #28 is double trouble as Parker faces graduation and his alter ego faces The Molten Man.
Its fun to see that reprints of this issue has not been corrected as we have another Stan Lee memory slip when Peter calls Liz Allen "Liz Hilton", c'mon Peter you've went through all of high school with the gal surely you can remember her name by now! You have to wonder if these errors were noticed by other staff who just didn't have the guts to mention it to their boss Stan. Peter manages to recover his costume after a trip to inventor Smythe but not before his partner, Raxton, tries to take a jar of metal alloy. As the two struggle the jar breaks and covers Raxton and The Molten Man is born! Peter not only graduates here but he finds out he's won a science scholarship and that Liz "Hilton" Allen has had a crush on him all this time.
NB. The digital version of this cover looks striking on a high resolution tablet screen but is know as one of those comics whose use of black makes it that all more difficult to find an unmarked copy.
Its fun to see that reprints of this issue has not been corrected as we have another Stan Lee memory slip when Peter calls Liz Allen "Liz Hilton", c'mon Peter you've went through all of high school with the gal surely you can remember her name by now! You have to wonder if these errors were noticed by other staff who just didn't have the guts to mention it to their boss Stan. Peter manages to recover his costume after a trip to inventor Smythe but not before his partner, Raxton, tries to take a jar of metal alloy. As the two struggle the jar breaks and covers Raxton and The Molten Man is born! Peter not only graduates here but he finds out he's won a science scholarship and that Liz "Hilton" Allen has had a crush on him all this time.
NB. The digital version of this cover looks striking on a high resolution tablet screen but is know as one of those comics whose use of black makes it that all more difficult to find an unmarked copy.
June 12, 2018
Although the Molten Man himself isn’t super compelling, the rest of the story this issue is great. The fighting and dialogue are on-point (including a quip about insurance that actually made me laugh) and Peter’s graduation is entertaining, sentimental, and relatable. An amazing issue.
October 8, 2020
Wait peter has ended high school already???
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November 4, 2023"Amazing Spider-Man #28" sembra un capitolo qualunque della saga di Spiderman, ma in realtà segna una notevole crescita nella scrittura della storia e nello sviluppo dei personaggi. È noto per essere l'episodio in cui compare per la prima volta il personaggio di Molten Man, alias Mark Raxton, un criminale che ottiene i suoi poteri da una sostanza radioattiva.
La copertina sperimentale, che è molto interessante, e l'annuncio della cerimonia dei diplomi di Peter Parker creano un contrasto tra il mondo supereroistico e la vita privata del protagonista, che ricopre buona parte di questo numero.
In queste ultime avventure dell'Uomo Ragno è evidente una significativa crescita nella scrittura delle storie e nella caratterizzazione dei personaggi. La maturazione di Stan Lee e Steve Ditko si riflette in personaggi più sfaccettati e realistici, contribuendo a rendere le storie ancora più coinvolgenti per i lettori.
L'accento sullo sviluppo orizzontale delle storie, oltre a quello verticale, aggiunge ulteriore profondità al mondo narrativo, incoraggiando la lettura attenta delle varie storie e la scoperta di come i personaggi e gli eventi si intrecciano nel corso del tempo.
"Amazing Spider-Man #28" rappresenta non solo la fine di un capitolo, ma anche l'inizio di una nuova fase nella vita di Peter Parker - possiamo dire che sia come No Way Home dell'MCU. Una lettura imprescindibile per gli appassionati del Tessiragnatele, che offre una combinazione avvincente di azione, emozioni e una narrazione sempre più sofisticata.
La copertina sperimentale, che è molto interessante, e l'annuncio della cerimonia dei diplomi di Peter Parker creano un contrasto tra il mondo supereroistico e la vita privata del protagonista, che ricopre buona parte di questo numero.
In queste ultime avventure dell'Uomo Ragno è evidente una significativa crescita nella scrittura delle storie e nella caratterizzazione dei personaggi. La maturazione di Stan Lee e Steve Ditko si riflette in personaggi più sfaccettati e realistici, contribuendo a rendere le storie ancora più coinvolgenti per i lettori.
L'accento sullo sviluppo orizzontale delle storie, oltre a quello verticale, aggiunge ulteriore profondità al mondo narrativo, incoraggiando la lettura attenta delle varie storie e la scoperta di come i personaggi e gli eventi si intrecciano nel corso del tempo.
"Amazing Spider-Man #28" rappresenta non solo la fine di un capitolo, ma anche l'inizio di una nuova fase nella vita di Peter Parker - possiamo dire che sia come No Way Home dell'MCU. Una lettura imprescindibile per gli appassionati del Tessiragnatele, che offre una combinazione avvincente di azione, emozioni e una narrazione sempre più sofisticata.
February 22, 2024
Musuh baru bernama Molten Man diperkenalkan di volume ini. Sosok asli sebenarnya adalah Mark Raxton yang berdebat dengan Spencer Smythe atas penemuan mereka berdua. Raxton ingin penemuan mereka segera dijual, sedangkan Smythe menolaknya. Sayangnya, ketika Raxton sedang membawa lari penemuan mereka, ia tidak sengaja menjatuhkannya dan membuat tubuhnya menjadi logam. Peter yang kebetulan sedang berada di sana, tidak bisa berbuat banyak dan hanya bisa menyaksikan. Sebab, kedatangan Peter ke kediaman Smythe adalah untuk mengambil kembali kostume Spider-Man-nya secara diam-diam; setelah di volume sebelumnya, Spider-Man kalah oleh robot ciptaan Smythe.
Selain itu, di volume ini diceritakan juga bahwa Peter sedang merayakan kelulusan SMA dan mendapatkan beasiswa untuk melanjutkan kuliah. Betapa bahagianya Bibi May mendengar prestasi yang diraih keponakannya itu. Di sisi lain, Liz Allan malah jadi cuek kepada Peter, lalu Liz menyatakan perasaannya bahwa selama ini ia menyukai Peter. Tapi karena Peter dirasa memiliki banyak perempuan yang menyukainya, maka Liz pun kesal.
Selain itu, di volume ini diceritakan juga bahwa Peter sedang merayakan kelulusan SMA dan mendapatkan beasiswa untuk melanjutkan kuliah. Betapa bahagianya Bibi May mendengar prestasi yang diraih keponakannya itu. Di sisi lain, Liz Allan malah jadi cuek kepada Peter, lalu Liz menyatakan perasaannya bahwa selama ini ia menyukai Peter. Tapi karena Peter dirasa memiliki banyak perempuan yang menyukainya, maka Liz pun kesal.
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December 1, 2023
I liked the way this one was structured, because it was a departure from the way the stories had been written up to this point. The Molten Man threat seems like it's gonna last the entirety of the book, but after one short (but sweet) battle, we spend the last third tagging along for a pretty significant landmark in Peter's life. I found it incredibly brave that they moved him on from high school. While it seems so obvious to do, most comics are content to keep their hero in stasis. Sure, we're already finding excuses to keep the same cast of characters surrounding Peter, but a college environment will keep things fresh and present new storytelling opportunities.
This felt like a season finale in all the ways the best ones do on TV, and I love it. We even wrapped up the thread with Peter trying to get back his old Spidey suit! Season 2, here we come.
This felt like a season finale in all the ways the best ones do on TV, and I love it. We even wrapped up the thread with Peter trying to get back his old Spidey suit! Season 2, here we come.
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August 26, 2021
Inti cerita dari nomor ini sebenarnya adalah kelulusan Peter Parker. Tapi mungkin cerita kelulusan dianggap tidak cukup menarik sehingga muncullah sosok bernama Molten Man yang terkesan dipaksakan. Belum lagi soal kesalahan menyebut nama tokoh di komik ini yang sebenarnya nyaris muncul di setiap nomor. Padahal ini sudah nomor ke-28. Barangkali waktu menulis cerita nomor ini, Stan Lee sedang banyak pikiran.
November 6, 2022
A bit surprised that Peter Parker’s time in high school ends this early in the run, given that other media mines the hell out of his high school time. So was he a senior when he became Spider-Man? The relationship stuff is still grating. Guess the Liz thread is done. Weirdly, her last name is said to be Hilton.
March 20, 2023
The main villain may not be up to snuff in this issue, but it's interesting to see Peter Parker struggling to regain possession of his main superhero costume, and the end of the tale provides an interesting potential transition for our hero, graduating from high school before heading off to Empire State University.
December 18, 2019
Ce la faranno conoscere, prima o poi, questa Mary Jane?
March 31, 2022
So... Peter has graduated. I missed Betty and wonder what's going on with Liz.
I feel like Molten man still has potential though.
I feel like Molten man still has potential though.
February 2, 2023
Molten Man felt a tad 2 dimensional but this felt like a more refreshing and different than the usual Spider-Man comic.
March 17, 2024
Title: Un quilombero en mi día de graduación
Stars 2.7
Stars 2.7
April 2, 2024
It would be an easily forgettable issue if it weren't for Peter's high school graduation.
February 22, 2026
not bad, glad peter graduated.
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